Color swatch image showing #FF5A2B with RGB(255,90,43) values
Color swatch image showing #FF5A2B with RGB(255,90,43) values

#FF5A2B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF5A2B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF5A2B Color Information

#FF5A2B RGB value is (255, 90, 43). The hex color red value is 255, green is 90, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 83 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF5A2B Color Meaning

Color #FF5A2B conveys dynamic energy, assertive focus, and passionate engagement. In color psychology, #FF5A2B encourages motivation, decisive action, and enthusiastic attention. Across cultures and history, color #FF5A2B has been used in ceremonial art, textiles, and design, representing courage, vitality, and visual prominence. From a spiritual perspective, color #FF5A2B embodies mindful energy, deliberate action, and balanced expression. #FF5A2B supports confident decision making and purposeful engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF5A2B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#FF5A2B
RGB
rgb(255, 90, 43)
HSL
hsl(13°, 100%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 83%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 83%, 100%)
XYZ
45.3322 28.7467 5.4449
Yxy
28.7467 0.5700 0.3615
Hunter Lab
53.6159 8.9771 4.0861
CIE-Lab
60.5575 60.6654 58.3116

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF5A2B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#FF5A2B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #FF5A2B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#FF5A2B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF5A2B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#FF5A2B

protanopia

#b8b636

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF5A2B;

Text Color

color: #FF5A2B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF5A2B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF5A2B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF5A2B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5A2B 0%, #ad2500 100%);

#FF5A2B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF5A2B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.